Catrina Self-Makeup Workshop: Ritual of Colour and Memory | LAHM 25

This workshop offers an artistic and cultural experience that goes beyond makeup. Participants learn to create their own Catrina or Catrín makeup while being introduced to the historical, spiritual, and symbolic context of the Day of the Dead.

Through art, this workshop honours one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions, understanding La Catrina not only as an aesthetic element but as a symbol of identity, remembrance, and connection to ancestors. Makeup becomes a personal and collective expression that celebrates life, acknowledges death as part of the natural cycle, and preserves the deeper meaning of this celebration.

Facilitator:
Mina Gonzalez
Instagram: @minasemillaamarilla

Mina Gonzalez is a psychologist, homeopath, and somatic healer. With training in meditation, somatic therapies, and expressive practices, she integrates makeup, introspection, and cultural memory as tools for expression and ancestral connection. In her workshops, she combines artistic technique with the spiritual and historical roots of the Day of the Dead, offering experiences that honour identity, transformation, and the symbolism of La Catrina and El Catrín. Her approach respects and uplifts traditional wisdom, especially those connected to the cycles of life, death, and remembrance.

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